Crime fiction isn’t just about what happened—it’s about why. These posts explore motive, consequence, and the uneasy space between them, where morality bends and truth fragments. From calculated acts to impulsive mistakes, each story leans into the psychology behind crime rather than the crime itself.
There’s a moment in every writer’s life when they face the impossible: the decision to end the life of a character who cannot defend themselves. The child. The frail. The broken. The innocent. They exist in our stories to evoke protection, empathy, and hope—and when we end their lives, something inside the reader dies too. […]
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Transgressive fiction explores unconventional themes through characters who defy societal norms, engaging with topics like self-harm and moral conflict. It offers a raw, unfiltered perspective, devoid of clichés and tidy endings. The author’s journey into this genre led to the publication of SEETHINGS, inviting readers to explore its unsettling depths.
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Her husband hand-made each charm out of the victim’s SIM cards! They are symbols of intimacy — intimate lovers, intimate starvation, intimate murder. One for each of the victims. He then gave them to his wife. She’s oblivious to their meaning but cherishes them anyway. Some would say that’s a shocking storyline. That may be
The Bracelet. A Charm For Each Victim. Read More »
Crime fiction offers more than mystery and suspense. It provides a safe place to examine justice, morality, guilt and consequence without real-world risk. Through fictional crimes and flawed characters, readers can explore difficult ethical questions, challenge their assumptions, and better understand the complexities of human behaviour and decision-making.
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